UNHCR Warns UK Government About Risks of Unqualified Adjudicators in New Asylum Appeals Body

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The UNHCR has expressed concerns over the UK government's plans to establish a new asylum appeals body. Unqualified adjudicators may undermine the body's effectiveness. The UNHCR recommends that the UK government learn from Australia's experience.

Introduction

The UNHCR has published its concerns and recommendations regarding the UK government's plans to establish a new asylum appeals body. While the UNHCR acknowledges the need to address the backlog of asylum appeals, it warns that some proposals may worsen the situation.

UNHCR Recommendations

The UNHCR recommends that the UK government learn from Australia's experience, which previously attempted to establish a similar appeals body but failed. The UNHCR emphasizes the importance of qualified adjudicators in the new appeals body.

Conclusion

The UNHCR warns the UK government about the risks of unqualified adjudicators in the new asylum appeals body. Unqualified adjudicators may undermine the body's effectiveness and exacerbate the asylum appeals backlog.

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Source: freemovement.org.uk

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